"Der Weg nach Frankfurt beginnt jetzt" (The way to Frankfurt starts now)

By: Jabari Johnson

Hello Lion Nation,

This is Jabari Johnson known as JJ.

Since the off-season program began, we have been getting ready for this moment. This week to us players is better known as game week.
Our first opponent, Hildesheim.

This is an interesting game because we actually don’t know too much about Hildesheim. So as we began practice in preparation for this game, I think it will take some dedication and determination to get our minds right and practice hard throughout the entire week. So we are ready to play four quarters. We have to learn to play all four quarters now because in the following weeks we have our season opener against Stuttgart and we all know that Stuttgart will be an exciting and extremely tough opponent for us.
They are projected to be number 1 in the South region.

So the best way to prepare for that is to come out hard against Hildesheim and beat them in all aspects of the game: special teams, offense and defense. And learn to leave everything we have in our bodies out there on the field.

So what ever the score maybe 79-10, 84-3 or even 55-21, we came together as a team, we played hard as a team, and most importantly we learned to win as a team.

I personally can’t wait for this game because this will be my first game as a starter. To be able to give to you (the fans) another exciting offensive player, that is fast, quick and can score at any given moment or time. So as practice begins I intend to practice extremely hard to prepare myself for this game and to give to you (the fans) a lot to cheer for and say WOW!

So get your Beer ready, get your Currywurst ready, and bring your kids and family because this will be an exciting and fun time. I promise you (fans) that I am going to do all that I can to make it sextremely exciting for you…Just keep your eyes on me!